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“I am touched by the overwhelming turnout here tonight,” said Lt. Brian Vizzusi, who oversees volunteer services for the department. “It’s very humbling to see citizens coming out, and calling, asking what they can do.”

“It’s time we take back (our city) from what these evil people are doing out there with all the latest shootings,” said Steve Bezanson, a longtime Galt resident. “If I can help in any way, that’s be great.”

The large crowd couldn’t have come at a better time, according to Vizzusi.

The department just made two key changes to the volunteer program.

The age requirement has been lowed from 55 to 21, and the volunteers will be able to have more responsibilities in the department.

“It’s actually going to be very rewarding for the new volunteer group coming in,” Vizzusi said. “They actually can make a difference in the community.”